Sha Tin 14 Dec 2025
GOING: G
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THE LONGINES HONG KONG VASE 2400m Track: GOOD |
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Sosie, Los Angeles and Moments In Time to take up the running at a decent tempo. The first of the G1's today and GIAVELLOTTO (3) looks to retain his crown after bolting in to win this 12 months ago. He was solid in the Arc after winning the September Stakes at Kempton and is coming in just as well as he was 12 months ago. Would've won by further 12 months ago with even luck and he can go back-to-back. SOSIE (5) hit the line alongside Giavellotto in the Arc after a bold effort in the Prix Foy at Lonchamp. Guyon hops back in the saddle today and her form reads brilliantly for a race like this. He looks the maps danger on his recent efforts. URBAN CHIC (6) finished strongly in the Tenno Sho and has performed well out to 2400m previously. Can build on his latest effort and with a good draw, he can make his presence felt. AL RIFFA (2) was in top order before a solid run in the Melbourne Cup. Right in this on his best form. LOS ANGELES (1) is right in this race if he can bring his best form.
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| 1 | 5440x |
LOS ANGELES
AIDAN O'BRIEN 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG WESTERBERG, MRS J MAGNIER, M TABOR & D SMITH First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 17 at Longchamp in the G1 Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe October 5 over 2400m, soft track; 22 len behind Daryz carrying 59.5kg at $45. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Curragh G2 Mooresbridge May 5 over 2011m defeating White Birch carrying 59.5kg at $1.90. Is good enough to win this if he can recapture his old form. |
10 RYAN MOORE |
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| 2 | 42117 |
AL RIFFA
JOSEPH O'BRIEN 5YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG AUSTRALIAN BLOODSTOCK SYNDICATE Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 24 at Flemington in the G1 Melb Cup on November 4 over 3200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Half Yours with 59kg at $8. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and scored a big 4 len win at Curragh G1 Irish St Leger September 14 over 2816m defeating Amiloc with 61.5kg at $4. Classy animal who can bounce back to winning ways. |
2 DYLAN BROWNE MCMONAGLE |
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| 3 | 3x14x |
GIAVELLOTTO
MARCO BOTTI 6YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG SCUDERIA LA TESA LIMITED & VAIBHAV SHAH Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 17 at Longchamp in the G1 Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe October 5 over 2400m, soft track; 6 len behind Daryz carrying 59.5kg at $38. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Kempton Park All Weather G3 September Stks September 6 over 2412m defeating Kalpana with 60.5kg at $3.30. Bolted in to win this race last year and is going just as well this time around. |
6 ANDREA ATZENI |
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| 4 | 15210 |
GOLIATH
FRANCIS-HENRI GRAFFARD 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG RESOLUTE RACING & BARON PHILIP VON ULLMANN Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 14 at Del Mar in the G1 Breeders' Cup Turf on November 1 over 2414m, 9 len behind Ethical Diamond carrying 57kg at $9.30. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Baden Baden G1 Grosser Preis Von Baden September 7 over 2400m defeating Dubai Honour carrying 60kg at $2.90. Classy type and he's not to be discounted. |
4 C SOUMILLON |
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| 5 | 6x23x |
SOSIE
ANDRE FABRE 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG WERTHEIMER & FRERE Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 17 at Longchamp in the G1 Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe October 5 over 2400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Daryz with 59.5kg at $13. First up last campaign second of 9 at Longchamp in the G2 Prix Foy September 7 over 2400m, 0.5 len behind Byzantine Dream with 58.5kg at $2.60. Finished alongside Giavellotto in the Arc and looks the main danger. |
8 MAXIME GUYON |
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| 6 | 3x0x5 |
URBAN CHIC
RYO TAKEI 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG SILK RACING CO LTD Racing second-up today. Not raced for 42 days. Last outing 5th of 14 at Tokyo in the G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) on November 2 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Masquerade Ball carrying 58.0kg at $28.20. At only start last preparation 14th of 17 at Hanshin in the G1 Takarazuka Kine on June 15 over 2200m, 14 len behind Meisho Tabaru carrying 58.0kg at $10.60. Big run in the Tenno Sho last start and he can make his presence felt. |
3 C P LEMAIRE |
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| 7 | 8x006 |
ENSUED
JOHN SIZE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG ADA WONG YIN MAN At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Cup on November 23 over 2000m, 5 len behind Romantic Warrior with 56kg at $45. Before that 11th of 13 at this track in the G3 Sa Sa Ladies' Purse on November 9 over 1800m, 5 len behind Encountered carrying 56.5kg at $27. Others rate better. |
7 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 8 | x1x41 |
EYDON
ANDREW BALDING 6YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG PRINCE A A FAISAL Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 56 days. First-up 4th of 7 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the LR Godolphin Stakes on September 26 over 2414m, 13 len behind Lion's Pride with 62.5kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 1.75 len at Milan G2 October 19 over 2400m defeating Alleno with 59kg at $2.36. Would be a surprise. |
9 OISIN MURPHY |
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| 9 | x9530 |
MOMENTS IN TIME
DANNY SHUM 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG TONY YUE KWOK LEUNG Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Mile on November 23 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Galaxy Patch carrying 56kg at $71. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track in the G3 Sa Sa Ladies' Purse on November 9 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Encountered with 57.5kg at $36. Others seem to have his measure. |
1 HUGH BOWMAN |
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| 10 | 1x075 |
BUNDLE AWARD
JOHN SIZE 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG MR & MRS COLIN LO CHOR CHEONG Most recently eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Cup on November 23 over 2000m, 4 len behind Romantic Warrior with 56kg at $21. The race before that 7th of 13 at this track in the G3 Sa Sa Ladies' Purse on November 9 over 1800m, 3 len behind Encountered with 56kg at $10. Outside chance. |
5 JAMES MCDONALD |
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| 11 | x00x3 |
KA YING GENERATION
PIERRE NG 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG HAPPY KA YING SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Cup on November 23 over 2000m, 3 len behind Romantic Warrior with 56kg at $57. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at this track in the G3 Premier Plate on June 22 over 1800m, 5 len behind Beauty Joy carrying 52kg at $55. Looking to others. |
11 LUKE FERRARIS |
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